The catch
Gozney Arc XL
Before fuel and tools are added, the oven alone weighs 58.5 pounds.
Side by side
Gozney Arc XL vs HALO Versa 16: HALO turns the pizza itself and heats under the stone
Quick verdict
A fixed stone and rolling side flame define Arc XL. HALO Versa 16 brings powered rotation, a separate infrared deck burner and a lighter body.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Powered rotation improves the workflow and adds no capacity
Since sixteen-inch pizza works on both, pick HALO to change how the pizza moves through the heat and not to fit a bigger pie.
Where this comes from
Only HALO lists a motorized rotating stone, though both list sixteen-inch capacity.
The catch
HALO Versa 16
Propane provides the cooking heat, but the stone's motor still needs electricity.
Gozney Arc XL
- Why pick it
- Turning by hand and controlling the flame suits you
- The Arc digital display is what you want
- The catch
- Before fuel and tools are added, the oven alone weighs 58.5 pounds.
HALO Versa 16
- Why pick it
- You want a rotating stone
- A separate source of deck heat fits how you cook
- The catch
- Propane provides the cooking heat, but the stone's motor still needs electricity.
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What this page compares
Arc XL has a fixed stone and a rolling side flame. HALO Versa 16 offers powered rotation and a separate infrared deck burner, and comes in a lighter body.
Flame control on a fixed deck, or motorized rotation with bottom heat
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
You need the stone to rotate under power
HALO turns its cooking stone.
- Gozney Arc XL
- Not suitable
- HALO Versa 16
- Better fit
You like cooking hands-on on a fixed deck
Arc has a fixed floor and you turn by hand.
- Gozney Arc XL
- Better fit
- HALO Versa 16
- Good
Infrared heat of its own under the deck
The separate lower burner is documented for HALO.
- Gozney Arc XL
- Not suitable
- HALO Versa 16
- Better fit
A lighter body to move around
About fifteen pounds less is what HALO weighs.
- Gozney Arc XL
- Good
- HALO Versa 16
- Better fit
In practice
Differences you will notice
Powered rotation improves the workflow and adds no capacity
Since sixteen-inch pizza works on both, pick HALO to change how the pizza moves through the heat and not to fit a bigger pie.
How we worked this out
Only HALO lists a motorized rotating stone, though both list sixteen-inch capacity.
HALO cuts about fifteen pounds of body weight
Lifting an oven onto a patio table is where that can count, even after fuel and tools are accounted for separately.
How we worked this out
58.5 - 43.54 = 14.96 pounds of published oven weight saved.
Rotation requires a power source of its own
A propane cylinder alone will not power the turning motor, so plan on D-cell batteries or a suitable outlet for HALO.
How we worked this out
For stone rotation, HALO specifies two D-cell batteries or its included AC adapter.
Option A
Gozney, GAPBNUS1624 Bone
Arc XL
Propane-fired and sized for 16-inch pizza, this oven has a rolling side flame, a digital temperature display and a removable 20-millimeter stone.
- Best for
- A fixed patio setup for cooking bigger pizzas
Facts we checked
- Pizza up to 16 inches fits
- Lateral rolling flame fueled by propane
- Stated maximum temperature: 950°F
- Cordierite floor, 20-millimeter and removable
- 58.5-pound oven unit
- 13.5 high, 24.8 deep and 20.9 inches wide
Option B
HALO, HZ-1004-ANA propane oven
Versa 16
The 16-inch stone in this big propane oven is powered and turns above a two-burner system, which cuts down the hand work needed for even browning.
- Best for
- Big pies on an automatically rotating stone
Facts we checked
- During cooking, the 16-inch cordierite stone is rotated by a motor.
- Separate deck and rear-flame heat come from the dual-burner system, rated at 21,100 BTU.
- A top ambient temperature up to 950°F and a 43.54-pound weight are what HALO lists.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Gozney Arc XL | HALO Versa 16 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone movement | Fixed, manually turn pizza | Motorized rotation | There is less manual turning with HALO. |
| Heat arrangement | Lateral gas flame | Top burner plus infrared deck burner | HALO has its own heat beneath the stone. |
| Rotation power | No rotation motor | Two D cells or supplied AC adapter | HALO needs power for its motor. |
| Body weight | 58.5 pounds | 43.54 pounds | HALO weighs less to reposition. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Gozney Arc XL
- Because the stone is fixed, the cook still has to handle turning the pizza.
With HALO Versa 16
- Weighing more than 43 pounds with a wide footprint, it takes a two-handed effort to move regularly.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
You need the stone to rotate under power
Go with HALO Versa 16. HALO turns its cooking stone.
You like cooking hands-on on a fixed deck
Go with Gozney Arc XL. Arc has a fixed floor and you turn by hand.
Infrared heat of its own under the deck
Go with HALO Versa 16. The separate lower burner is documented for HALO.
A lighter body to move around
Go with HALO Versa 16. About fifteen pounds less is what HALO weighs.
Decision guide
How to decide
Choose Arc XL for a fixed stone and rolling side flame. Choose HALO Versa 16 for powered rotation and a separate infrared deck burner in a lighter body.
Rotation alters what you do during a quick bake
A motor turns HALO's sixteen-inch stone, while on Arc XL the cook does the turning. Rotation can spare you one repeated action, but launching, judging the browning and taking the pizza out are still up to you.
Each delivers heat in a different way
HALO pairs a curved top burner with infrared heat under the deck, and Arc XL relies on a lateral rolling flame. The layouts lead to different control routines, but they do not show which gives better crust in a recipe nobody tested.
Rotation requires a plan for power
Two D-cell batteries or the supplied AC adapter power HALO’s rotation. The oven is heated by gas, and the motor draws on that separate source. With Arc's fixed deck there is no power needed for rotation.
What this page can’t tell you
- Manufacturer specifications are the source for equipment and capacity. This comparison includes no independent testing of how cooking or preparation turns out.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the pizza ovens we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 1 of the 25 models checked meet every need here: “Have the oven turn the pizza for you”, “Bake pizzas bigger than 12 inches”, and “A gentle learning curve”.
1 model fits, out of 25 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Have the oven turn the pizza for you”, “Bake pizzas bigger than 12 inches”, and “A gentle learning curve”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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Gozney Arc XL
Turning by hand and controlling the flame suits you
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You want a rotating stone
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